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I'm rather impressed withTa-Nehisi Coates and Angela Davis.

I've come across several references to this book entitled " America's Expiration Date" by Cal Thomas, published in 2020, and it sounded like something I would be enlightened by, so I turned to my new best friend Gemini and requested a summary of the work which, according to Gemini, draws heavily on a historical thesis proposed by a Sir John Glubb who, back in the 1970s, concluded that the average lifespan of an empire is approximately 250 years (roughly ten generations). Supposedly, such 250-year periods can be broken down into the specific stages that empires historically go through before they collapse, and these phases are as follows:⁰ The Age of Pioneers: Bold, determined individuals explore and settle new lands. The Age of Conquests: The nation expands its borders and establishes military dominance. The Age of Commerce: The focus shifts to wealth creation, trade, and economic prosperity. The Age of Affluence: Success leads to the accumulation of great wealth and the rise of a "ruling class." The Age of Intellect: A shift from action to debate and philosophy; the society becomes increasingly self-analytical and focused on education. The Age of Decadence: The final stage, characterized by moral decay, internal division, excessive luxury, and a loss of the original pioneering spirit. In comparing these eras with America's history, author Cal Thomas believes that the American Empire is on a collision course with extinction because it is currently in alignment with this 250-year pattern. Using the timeline that dates back to this nation's birth in 1776, and adding 250 years to that number, amounts to 2026... Thomas goes on to cite massive, mounting national debt as a primary symptom of the "Age of Decadence," along with the moral and cultural divisions that cause the loss of shared values and the extreme political polarization that causes unity to unravel. He mentions eight major empires (including the Roman, Ottoman, and British ones) noting that they all staggered and eventually lost their superpower status after reaching these similar cultural milestones. Gemini's optimistic takeaway from this data is that while the 250-year pattern is historically consistent, it is not a death sentence and that America could potentially escape this fate through a cultural and spiritual renewal, rather than through political or economic policies or the waging of wars. The book's author notes that in entering the final Age of Decadence, the financial overreach caused by unsustainable national debt and a devalued currency, and the moral and cultural shift causing a weakening of the family structure along with the obsession with entertainment and sports and sexuality are definitely hurdles, but not challenges that are impossible to overcome. Meanwhile Trump and company march on in lockstep, pursuing their version of what will make America great again.

Kindred spirits?

For me it's James Baldwin, Audrey Lorde and Samuel Delaney. Interestingly all are homosexuals and have been in interracial relationships.

Two things can be true. The Jacksons could have had a difficult childhood. But, their father, Joe Jackson was determined to keep them from becoming factory workers. Joe Jackson successfully pushed his children into fame, celebrity & stardom. He provided his wife with a better life. I do not recall any Jackson including momma Katherine throwing away the fortunes they made in the music business because of how Joe sacrificed their lives.🤣😎

I am I. Facebook is only for a few minutes. Sometimes I post to my Astrology group. That's very little response or interaction. That's about 800 members. I may get a few comments and 20 likes. I still check in to AALBC. However I don't post that much. Although I may attempt to explain my Time Markers system again. Or I may ask for volunteers to test Astrological Techniques.

In 2016 I said he will be the most divisive unifying President.

@frankster ...the government is threatening to release UFO/UAP files & audio transcripts.😁 Don't get too excited though. Same old grainy pictures & videos. No alien bodies. Former POTUS Obama nailed it when he comically said this country cannot secrets. Anything significant &/or substantial would've been leaked a long time ago.🤣😎

I was more of a Prince farm than MJ. Birth of them had difficult childhoods. Birth when on to become superstars. MJ seemed asexual while Prince was hypersexual and perhaps bisexual as well. Michael was a Virgo Sun. Which are known to be meticulous and control is a big issue. Prince was a Gemini Sun. Which are known to be very changeable. Both had a Pisces Moon. Which known to be done unconventional and other worldly. Both owned a musical catalogue. Both were secret drug users due to pain.

Maybe energetically, although I have one photo as a kid that is somewhat similar. I generally had shorter hair. However as a kid I was pretty visible. I even caught up with a friend on Facebook and he remembered something I used to say 30 years ago. One of my house school teachers said I March to the beat of a different drummer. I think most people that I meet would say the same.

@ProfD If everything you say about the true nature of Black people is right, then they have no reason to complain about being at the bottom of the totem poll. That's where they belong😜

Right. About 74 million people voted for POTUS OJ. I believe we can add another 20 million to that 50 million. That's just voters. Then, there's millions of people im the USA who didn't vote for the jackazz but support his BS. For that reason, I believe POTUS OJ is the personification of what most white folks in this country think & feel but may not have the outlet to express it. Especially white men. They are giddy as h8ll right now. Thankfully, there isn't another white man on the horizon who can take the torch & run with it. This too shall pass.😎

Black people out-number white people in terms of global population. If Black folks were as barbaric as white people have shown themselves to be, we could literally wipe them off the map. It doesn't seem Black folks are wired to crave power & to dominate other people by any means necessary including violence & murder. I'm not referring to the Black folks who kill for criminal reasons. They don't hold a candle to the people who start world wars & exterminate millions of people. I believe the world would be a peaceful place if the situation was reversed & Black folks were on top.😎

I've always contended that if the situation were reversed, black people would be racist against white people. MLK called this "a dislike of the unlike". In all if my years, I've never met a black person who said they actually like white people. They always roll their eyes and say something to the effect that they can tolerate some of them. Even Uncle Toms have an uneasy smile when discussing their sentiments about them. Me, I can "em take or leave 'em. Whatever. I am, however, starting to develope an affinity for the element among them who genuinely hate Trump.And there are millions of them out there who see him for what he is. He has really polarized this country.

That's why Trump's base is so loyal to him. Because he makes rudeness and crudeness virtues. He never takes the high road or personifies the civility expected of a wise diplomatic leader with integrity. And he is the hero of 50 million mostly white Americans.

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill posted this picture.😁 Apparently, despite the fact that POTUS OJ has no class or empathy whatsoever, the MAGA folks didn't appreciate the picture of their beloved leader.🙄 Death is inevitable. It should be easier to embrace & accept especially for someone who is sanctioning the killing of people around the world.😎

https://www.al.com/politics/2026/05/trump-appears-to-call-reporter-a-b-after-she-asks-stupid-question-shes-a-horror-show.html Word spreading around the internet is that POTUS OJ called journalist Rachel Scott a b*tch after she asked him a few questions. Rachel Scott asked POTUS OJ why he was spending money on the Reflecting Pool & White House ballroom renovations while gas prices are soaring. That is a legitimate questions considering the average American doesn't care about those things more than having their own money to afford basic necessities. POTUS OJ never one to shy away from being petty as f8ck didn't appreciate the question(s). So, he verbally attacked the reporter & her employer (ABC News).

As the resident agnostic, I believe religion is another tool of oppression under the system of racism white white supremacy. Don't recall writing that all racists are Homo Sapiens but they are as human beings. None of anything reflects the entirety of it. IOW, the entire species cannot be racist. Racist beliefs is one part of the definition. Racists also seek to destroy &/or oppress others based on race. The broader definition of racism is having the power to oppress others based on race through institutionalized systems. White people have a monopoly on racism. They operate through a myriad of institutions with religion & politics being an aspect of it.😎

Do you apply the same logic to the religion of Christianity? Obviously, I disagree with you in that particular point all racist are Homo sapiens. This does not mean that the entire species is racist, right? I also disagree with the notion that Black people can’t be racist because they lack the power to exercise it. A racist is simply a person who believes that there are inherent differences to people due to the artificial constructive race, especially when it describes inferiority or superiority.. As I always used to tell @Pioneer1 (hope he is ok) his racist beliefs always led to false conclusions, including a wide variety of stereotypes he believed. Racism is bad, but Christians and conservatives don’t have a monopoly on it.

I'm not equating conservatism with racism but the fact that most racists also happen to be conservative is telling.😉 Of course, conservative non-white folks cannot be racist (no power). The fact that they support group & ideology filled with racist people doesn't make a whole lotta sense.😎

@Troy very true. In this dog-eat- dog world, ignorance can be bliss. One person's concern, is another one's indifference. Such is life...

I’m not so sure about that bruh. BTE, my 10% figure is probably in the right ballpark. If 90% of the people use something and 10% use something completely different. The 10% are fringe, marginalized, outside the main stream, “different.” And as such, they exert no influence and others wonder what’s wrong with them. So no, Google search is not a monopoly but for all practical purposes they are. Meta does not have a monopoly on social media among Black people middle-age and older but effectively it does. And because this companies have monopolies they have a great deal of power, which day exert to our detriment. Again, the people on these platforms, using them every day posting pictures of their grandkids liking some rant against Thomas Sowel or sharing some cute puppy meme could care less about what I’m saying. But that doesn’t invalidate what I’m saying.

@ProfD it sounds like you are equating conservatism with racism. Just because most racists are “conservative” does not mean conservatives racist. Shoot, the Klan are Christians.

Right. Unless it's 100%, people still have a choice (10% per your example). They don't have to consume the same biomatter & social media platforms.😁 Just because so many other people do is no excuse. It only justifies being lazy.😎

There's not much difference between them after too many cups of that conservative Kool-Aid.🤣 The same white evangelicals & racist conservatives would put those n8gglets back on a plantation if it was possible. White folks have always used smart negroes who willingly sold their souls to be tokens parroting & supporting the BS that is racism white supremacy. White folks can confer credentials (Stanford emeritus, JD or PhD, etc.), on a token Black person but they cannot give them legitimacy among Black folks.😎